Nortel Networks 700107 Installing the Switch Hardware, Included Items, Preparing for Installation

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CHAPTER 2

Installing the Switch Hardware

This chapter describes how to install the Alteon Web switch in a rack or on a table.

Included Items

Your Web switch is shipped with the following items:

νTwo mounting brackets (for rack mounting)

νSix Phillips screws for installing the mounting brackets

νFour rubber feet (for tabletop placement of the switch)

νAC power cord (only for AC-powered models)

νA console cable

NOTE – The console cable is not intended for permanent installation and should be discon- nected from the console port after configuring the switch.

Preparing for Installation

Switch installation involves the following tasks:

1.Choosing a suitable location to install the switch.

2.Unpacking the switch from the box.

3.Turning the power switch to the OFF (O) position.

4.Mounting the switch.

5.Connecting the power inlet of the Web switch to the appropriate power source.

6.Connecting network cables to the switch.

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Contents Alteon Web SwitchTM Regulatory Compliance Safety Information Taiwan EMC Statement Contents NContents Using the Console PortPreface Who Should Use This BookHow This Book Is Organized Contacting Us WarrantyAlteon Web Switch NChapter 1 The Alteon Web Switch Physical DescriptionFront Panels Alteon AD4 Front Panel Alteon AD3 Front PanelPorts Ports of the Alteon 180 and Alteon AD SeriesAlteon 180e Alteon AD3 Alteon AD4 Alteon Web Switch n13 Front Panel Port LEDsState Description Rear Panel Alteon Web Switch Rear Panel-AC Powered ModelsInstalling the Switch Hardware Preparing for InstallationIncluded Items NChapter 2 Installing the Switch Hardware Powering on the switchInstalling the Switch Rack-Mounting the Web SwitchInstalling the Switch Hardware n17 Rack-Mounted Alteon Web Switch Table-Mounting the Web SwitchInstalling the Switch Hardware n19 Connecting PowerConnecting Cables to Network Ports Installing the Switch Hardware n21 Gigabit Ethernet via the Fiber Optic SC Connector10/100 Mbps Ethernet via the RJ-45 Connector 1000Base-SX Link CharacteristicsAutomatic Selection of Redundant Connections Parameter Value Using the Console PortConnecting a Serial Cable Console Configuration ParametersPinouts for DB9 Serial Connector DB9 Serial Connector Pin DescriptionNChapter 3 Using the Console Port Establishing a Console Connection Using the Console Port n25Tftp Download Through CLI Software Already InstalledSerial Upgrade Upgrading SoftwareLink LED Does Not Light TroubleshootingTemperature Sensor Error Message Using the Console Port n27Switch Will Not Accept Tftp Software Upgrade Switch Will Not BootSupported Standards SpecificationsPort Specifications Port Connector Media Maximum DistanceDC Power Physical CharacteristicsPower Requirements AC PowerCertifications Environmental SpecificationsCondition Operating Specification Storage Specification Appendix a Specifications n31NAppendix a Specifications